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Lance head

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from Newstead, Roxburghshire

Postcard of Lance head.
000-100-036-853-C
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Lance head

This iron lance head was found at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It was part of the equipment of the auxiliary cavalry, used sometime between 80 and 180 AD.

The lance head is leaf-shaped.

Roman spears were either thrown or thrust at a target. The two functions led to differences in manufacture, with throwing spears (javelins) usually lighter. The auxiliary cavalry carried either throwing spears or the heavier thrusting lance.


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Online ID: 000-100-036-853-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.FRA 169
Date: Between 80 and 180 AD
Material: Iron
Dimensions: 13.88" L
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Subject:
Who: Newstead Collection
Where: Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
Event:
Description: Cavalry lance head of iron, from Newstead
References:
  • Curle, J. A Roman frontier post and its people: the fort of Newstead. Glasgow: MacLehose, 1911, p. 188, Pl. XXXVI, 4. 
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